BIOD351 / BIOD 351 Module 5
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Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Question:
albuterol is primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
Answer:
false
Question:
This disease is characterized by chronic inflammation or irritation on the
lower respiratory tract, specifically the bronchi. What is it?
Answer:
Chronic bronchitis
,Question:
What does COPD consist of?
Answer:
both emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Question:
Define emphysema
Answer:
A disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Question:
What is the general term for recurrent and reversible shortness of breath
resulting from the narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles?
Answer:
Asthma
Question:
Describe the mechanism of action for beta adrenergic agonists?
Answer:
relax and dilate the airways by stimulating the beta2 adrenergic receptors
within the lungs
, Question:
Which bronchodilator is this: inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase. This
enzyme is known to inactivate a compound called cyclic adenosine
monophosphate (cAMP) that leads to bronchodilation.
Answer:
Theophylline
Question:
What do anticholinergic bronchodilators do?
Answer:
block acetylcholine receptors, which blocks the effects of acetylcholine
Question:
What are the two classes of drugs considered to be anti-inflammatory
respiratory medications?
Answer:
Corticosteroids and leukotriene inhibitors
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Question:
albuterol is primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
Answer:
false
Question:
This disease is characterized by chronic inflammation or irritation on the
lower respiratory tract, specifically the bronchi. What is it?
Answer:
Chronic bronchitis
,Question:
What does COPD consist of?
Answer:
both emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Question:
Define emphysema
Answer:
A disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Question:
What is the general term for recurrent and reversible shortness of breath
resulting from the narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles?
Answer:
Asthma
Question:
Describe the mechanism of action for beta adrenergic agonists?
Answer:
relax and dilate the airways by stimulating the beta2 adrenergic receptors
within the lungs
, Question:
Which bronchodilator is this: inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase. This
enzyme is known to inactivate a compound called cyclic adenosine
monophosphate (cAMP) that leads to bronchodilation.
Answer:
Theophylline
Question:
What do anticholinergic bronchodilators do?
Answer:
block acetylcholine receptors, which blocks the effects of acetylcholine
Question:
What are the two classes of drugs considered to be anti-inflammatory
respiratory medications?
Answer:
Corticosteroids and leukotriene inhibitors
